Bougainville Island is known as North Solomon Province and is one of the island province east of the PNG mainland.

Bougainville Island is very rich in terms of agricultural produce and mineral resources. The Island was once the leading producer of cocoa, copra and other comodities. The giant copper mine in Panguna generated huge revenue for Papua New Guinea during early days of Independence.

The closure of Panguna Mine due to landowner issues and past military blocade imposed as a result of arms uprising brought the province to its knees. Today the people of Bougainville dream for a better life and self determination is becoming a reality. The future and the hope for the new generation of Bougainvilleans depend on the new "Bougainville Constitution".

The photo above shows Bougainville Police with the Minister for Inter Government Relations, Sir. Peter Barter

2004 will be a year of challenge for Peace-Building in Bougainville.

Bougainville Interim Provincial Government (BIPG)

The BIPG is headed by the governor Hon. John Momos who is the elected provincial member of the National Parliament. The BIPG with the Provincial Administration (Public Service) are based in Buka Town. Their main function is the delivery of the National Government goods and services to the people of Bougainville.

Bougainville Peoples Congress (BPC)

The BPC headed by Mr. Joseph Kabui is a political body. It is made up of approximaterly 90 representative who are the leaders of ex-combatant units and othe community groups such as the women groups,youth,church,business.former BIGs,former BTGs and othe NGOs. The three major functions of the BPC are negotiations, weapons disposal and reconciliation. BPC is based in Arawa Town.

Bougainville Transitional Team (BTT)

Australia and New Zealand civilian personal responsible for the monitoring, observing and reporting of cease fire violations and implementation of the peace process. The team leader is Mr. David Hallet.

United Nations Observer Mission (UNOM)

Ambassador Mr. Tor Stenborch is the UN representative and leader of the UN Observer Mission. The primary function of the UN Mission is the monitoring and observation of the peace process in conjunction with BTT and othe stake holders. Chair PPCC meetings on weapons disposal.

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